NO. 47
REGULAR SESSION BEGINNING TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2023
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The House assembled at 10:00 a.m.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr., as follows:
Our thought for today is from Philippians 2:3: "Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves."
Let us pray. God of mercy and grace, give us hearts full of compassion, ready to forgive others as You have forgiven us. May the God of mercy and grace sustain us and give us joy. Help us to see beyond our self-righteous judgements of others and to receive Your forgiveness with joy and gladness. Bestow Your blessings on our defenders of freedom and first responders. Look in favor on our World, Nation, President, State, Governor, Speaker, Staff, and all who work in this vineyard. Grant Your loving touch upon our men and women who serve in our Armed Forces. Bless our women and men who suffer from hidden wounds.
Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayers. Amen.
Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE.
After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday, the SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ordered it confirmed.
Rep. CLYBURN moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Jacqueline Dozier, which was agreed to.
Document No. 5221
Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 56-1-5 et seq.
Billing Accounts
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
Document No. 5200
Agency: Department of Health and Environmental Control
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 48-39-10, et seq.
Statement of Policy; Applying for a Permit; General Guidelines for All Critical Areas; and Specific Project Standards for Beaches and the Beach/Dune System
Received by Speaker of the House of Representatives January 9, 2024
Referred to Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Legislative Review Expiration May 8, 2024
The following was introduced: H. 5410 (Word version) -- Reps. Beach, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE POWDERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2024 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5411 (Word version) -- Reps. Calhoon, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE MEMBERS OF THE LEXINGTON COUNTY BLOWFISH BASEBALL CLUB ON WINNING THE 2023 COASTAL PLAIN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5412 (Word version) -- Reps. White, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DAVID "DJ" SMITH, JR., A TALENTED STUDENT AT NEWBERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC CAREER AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM FOR WINNING THE FIRST PLACE AWARD FOR TECHNOLOGY IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA BETA CLUB CONVENTION.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was introduced:
H. 5413 (Word version) -- Reps. Pace, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF JONATHAN "MOONPIE" ROGERS OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HIS MANY FRIENDS.
The Resolution was adopted.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 1257 (Word version) -- Senator Jackson: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR ROBERT G. ANDERSON, JAMES L. SOLOMON, JR., AND HENRIE MONTEITH TREADWELL, WHOSE COURAGE AND RESOLVE ON SEPTEMBER 11, 1963, OPENED WIDE THE DOORS OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL STUDENTS OF COLOR AT THE STATE'S FLAGSHIP UNIVERSITY, AN HISTORIC EVENT NOW MEMORIALIZED BY THE INSTALLATION ON THE UNIVERSITY'S HISTORIC HORSESHOE OF A MONUMENT DEPICTING THE THREE STUDENTS.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 1258 (Word version) -- Senator Cromer: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR HENRY S. REEDER FOR A LIFETIME OF SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 1259 (Word version) -- Senator Talley: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AFL ON THE OCCASION OF ITS FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY AND TO WISH THE COMPANY MUCH CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE YEARS AHEAD.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows:
Alexander Anderson Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Bannister Bauer Beach Bernstein Blackwell Brewer Brittain Burns Bustos Calhoon Carter Caskey Chapman Chumley Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Connell B. J. Cox B. L. Cox Crawford Cromer Davis Dillard Elliott Erickson Felder Forrest Gagnon Garvin Gatch Gibson Gilliam Gilliard Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Harris Hart Hartnett Hayes Henderson-Myers Henegan Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Hosey Howard Hyde Jefferson J. E. Johnson J. L. Johnson S. Jones W. Jones Jordan Kilmartin King Kirby Landing Lawson Leber Ligon Long Lowe Magnuson May McCabe McCravy McDaniel McGinnis Mitchell J. Moore T. Moore A. M. Morgan T. A. Morgan Moss Murphy Neese B. Newton W. Newton Nutt O'Neal Oremus Ott Pace Pedalino Pope Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Sandifer Schuessler Sessions G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Spann-Wilder Stavrinakis Taylor Thigpen Trantham Vaughan Weeks West Wetmore Wheeler White Whitmire Williams Willis Wooten Yow
Rep. HART signed a statement with the Clerk that he came in after the roll call of the House and was present for the Session on Tuesday, April 16.
The SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE granted Rep. BRADLEY a leave of absence for the day.
The SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE granted Rep. THAYER a leave of absence for the day.
The SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE granted Rep. HENDERSON-MYERS a temporary leave of absence.
Rep. T. MOORE presented to the House the Dorman High School "Cavaliers" 5-A Boys Cross Country State Champions.
Rep. T. MOORE presented to the House the Dorman High School "Cavaliers" 5-A Boys Track and Field State Champions.
Rep. T. MOORE presented to the House the Dorman High School 5-A Girls Track and Field State Champion.
Rep. T. MOORE presented to the House the Dorman High School "Cavaliers" 5-A Boys Volleyball State Champions.
Rep. T. MOORE presented to the House the Dorman High School "Cavaliers" 5-A Wrestling State Champions.
Rep. T. MOORE presented to the House the Dorman High School "Cavaliers" 5-A Boys Swimming State Champions.
Rep. T. MOORE presented to the House the Dorman High School "Cavaliers" 5-A Girls Golf State Champions.
Rep. T. MOORE presented to the House Dorman High School "Cavaliers" 5-A Girls Volleyball State Champions.
In accordance with House Rule 5.2 below:
"5.2 Every bill before presentation shall have its title endorsed; every report, its title at length; every petition, memorial, or other paper, its prayer or substance; and, in every instance, the name of the member presenting any paper shall be endorsed and the papers shall be presented by the member to the Speaker at the desk. A member may add his name to a bill or resolution or a co-sponsor of a bill or resolution may remove his name at any time prior to the bill or resolution receiving passage on second reading. The member or co-sponsor shall notify the Clerk of the House in writing of his desire to have his name added or removed from the bill or resolution. The Clerk of the House shall print the member's or co-sponsor's written notification in the House Journal. The removal or addition of a name does not apply to a bill or resolution sponsored by a committee."
Bill Number: H. 5080 (Word version)
Date: ADD:
04/17/24 LIGON, SESSIONS, POPE, T. MOORE, M. M. SMITH, ROBBINS, GATCH, WOOTEN, SCHUESSLER, BREWER, MURPHY, FORREST and BLACKWELL
Bill Number: H. 5396 (Word version)
Date: REMOVE:
04/17/24 MCCRAVY, BAUER, SPANN-WILDER, BERNSTEIN, MURPHY, BREWER, CASKEY, WETMORE, ROBBINS, PEDALINO, STAVRINAKIS, B. NEWTON, ERICKSON, FORREST, HERBKERSMAN, LIGON, BRADLEY, MITCHELL, YOW, HEWITT, GUEST, COBB-HUNTER, GARVIN, O'NEAL, HYDE, SESSIONS, T. MOORE, HAYES, ATKINSON, WEST, SANDIFER, WHITMIRE, LOWE, JORDAN, WHEELER, WEEKS, BALLENTINE, CALHOON, GIBSON, WOOTEN, BUSTOS, GILLIAM, HAGER, J. E. JOHNSON, RUTHERFORD, KIRBY, CRAWFORD, HOSEY, CLYBURN, HIOTT, CARTER, NEESE, BLACKWELL, HIXON, COLLINS, FELDER, POPE, LANDING, LEBER and HARTNETT
The following Bills were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate:
H. 5387 (Word version) -- Rep. Rutherford: A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF PERSONAL DELIVERY DEVICES IN RICHLAND COUNTY.
H. 5395 (Word version) -- Reps. B. Newton, Mitchell, Yow and Neese: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 879 OF 1954, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE LANCASTER COUNTY NATURAL GAS AUTHORITY, SO AS TO CLARIFY PER DIEM PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT ALL UNENCUMBERED REVENUES FROM THE SYSTEM BE PAID OVER TO THE MUNICIPALITIES SERVED BY THE AUTHORITY AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE FUNDS MUST BE USED INSTEAD TO EXPAND THE SYSTEM OR TO REDUCE CUSTOMER RATES.
The following Bill was read the third time, passed and, having received three readings in both Houses, it was ordered that the title be changed to that of an Act, and that it be enrolled for ratification:
S. 1047 (Word version) -- Senator Hutto: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-53-610, RELATING TO DENMARK TECHNICAL COLLEGE AREA COMMISSION MEMBERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE MANNER BY WHICH COMMISSIONERS ARE APPOINTED SHALL BE BY APPOINTMENT OF THE GOVERNOR UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY REPRESENTING ALLENDALE, BAMBERG, AND BARNWELL COUNTIES.
On motion of Rep. COLLINS, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was ordered recalled from the Committee on Education and Public Works:
H. 3248 (Word version) -- Reps. Collins and Carter: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 609 OF 1984, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES INCURRED IN PERFORMANCE OF OFFICIAL DUTIES OF SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES, SO AS TO ALLOW THE BOARD TO DETERMINE THE MONTHLY REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT.
On motion of Rep. WETMORE, with unanimous consent, the following Bill was ordered recalled from the Committee on Education and Public Works:
H. 5246 (Word version) -- Reps. Wetmore, Brittain, M. M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Hartnett, Leber, Gilliard, Bustos, Pendarvis, Jefferson, Landing and Garvin: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-612 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE BLACK SKIMMER IS THE OFFICIAL SEABIRD OF THE STATE.
The House stood at ease subject to the call of the Chair.
At 11:58 a.m. the House resumed, the SPEAKER in the Chair.
At 12:00 noon the Senate appeared in the Hall of the House. The President of the Senate called the Joint Assembly to order and announced that it had convened under the terms of the Concurrent Resolutions adopted by both Houses.
The following Concurrent Resolution was read:
H. 4895 (Word version) -- Reps. Caskey, Jordan and Rutherford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX NOON ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2024, AS THE TIME TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT, UPON HIS RETIREMENT ON OR BEFORE JULY 31, 2024, AND THE SUCCESSOR WILL FILL A NEW TERM OF THAT OFFICE WHICH WILL EXPIRE JULY 31, 2034; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 8, WHOSE TERM WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2024; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS, SEAT 9, AND THE SUCCESSOR WILL FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF THAT OFFICE WHICH WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2028; TO ELECT A JUDGE TO A NEWLY CREATED SEAT FOR THE CIRCUIT COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM WILL BE FROM JULY 1, 2024, UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, UPON HIS RETIREMENT ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2024, AND THE SUCCESSOR WILL FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF THAT OFFICE WHICH WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2028; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2024; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2024; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, AND THE SUCCESSOR WILL FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF THAT OFFICE WHICH WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2025; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2024; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, UPON HIS RETIREMENT ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2024, AND THE SUCCESSOR WILL FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF THAT OFFICE WHICH WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2025; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2024; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2024; TO ELECT A JUDGE TO A NEWLY CREATED SEAT FOR THE CIRCUIT COURT, NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 4, WHOSE TERM WILL BE FROM JULY 1, 2024, UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2024; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2024; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2024; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2024; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 2, AND THE SUCCESSOR WILL FILL A NEW TERM OF THAT OFFICE WHICH WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2030; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 4, UPON HIS RETIREMENT ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2024, AND THE SUCCESSOR WILL FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF THAT OFFICE WHICH WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2028; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2024; TO ELECT A JUDGE TO A NEWLY CREATED SEAT FOR THE CIRCUIT COURT, FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM WILL BE FROM JULY 1, 2024, UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030; TO ELECT A JUDGE TO A NEWLY CREATED SEAT FOR THE CIRCUIT COURT, FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM WILL BE FROM JULY 1, 2024, UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, AT-LARGE, SEAT 4, AND THE SUCCESSOR WILL FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF THAT OFFICE WHICH WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2027; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, AT-LARGE, SEAT 8, AND THE SUCCESSOR WILL FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF THAT OFFICE WHICH WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2027; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, AT-LARGE, SEAT 11, AND THE SUCCESSOR WILL FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF THAT OFFICE WHICH EXPIRES JUNE 30, 2026; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT, AT-LARGE, SEAT 16, UPON HIS RETIREMENT ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2024, AND THE SUCCESSOR WILL FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF THAT OFFICE WHICH WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2025; TO ELECT A JUDGE TO A NEWLY CREATED SEAT FOR THE FAMILY COURT, FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 4, WHOSE TERM WILL BE FROM JULY 1, 2024, UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030; TO ELECT A JUDGE TO A NEWLY CREATED SEAT FOR THE FAMILY COURT, SEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 4, WHOSE TERM WILL BE FROM JULY 1, 2024, UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT, NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 4, AND THE SUCCESSOR WILL FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF THAT OFFICE, WHICH WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2025; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT, NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 6, AND THE SUCCESSOR WILL FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF THAT OFFICE, WHICH WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2028; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT, TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, AND THE SUCCESSOR WILL FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF THAT OFFICE, WHICH WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2025; TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT, SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 1, UPON HIS RETIREMENT ON OR BEFORE JULY 1, 2024, AND THE SUCCESSOR WILL FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF THAT OFFICE, WHICH WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2028; TO ELECT A JUDGE TO A NEWLY CREATED SEAT FOR THE FAMILY COURT, SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, SEAT 3, WHOSE TERM WILL BE FROM JULY 1, 2024, UNTIL JUNE 30, 2030; AND TO ELECT A SUCCESSOR TO A CERTAIN JUDGE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW COURT, SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2024.
The PRESIDENT recognized Representative CASKEY, on behalf of the Screening Committee for the Judicial Screening Commission.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for a Court of Appeals Judge, Seat 8.
Rep. CASKEY, on behalf of the Judicial Screening Commission, stated that the Honorable Jerry Deese Vinson, Jr., had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. CASKEY, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Jerry Dease Vinson, Jr., was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for a Court of Appeals Judge, Seat 9.
Rep. CASKEY, on behalf of the Judicial Screening Commission, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: Whitney B. Harrison, the Honorable Jan B. Bromell Holmes, and the Honorable Matthew Price Turner
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate, and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called.
The following named Senators voted for Harrison:
Davis Harpootlian Hutto Johnson, Michael Rankin Senn
The following named Senators voted for Holmes:
Adams Allen Campsen Devine Fanning Goldfinch Jackson Johnson, Kevin Malloy Matthews McLeod Sabb Stephens Tedder Williams
The following named Senators voted for Turner:
Alexander Bennett Cash Climer Corbin Cromer Gambrell Garrett Grooms Gustafson Hembree Kimbrell Loftis Martin McElveen Peeler Reichenbach Rice Setzler Shealy Talley Turner Verdin Young
On the motion of Rep. CASKEY, with unanimous consent, the members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Harrison:
Bauer Beach Bernstein Blackwell Brewer Bustos Chapman Collins Connell B. L. Cox Cromer Erickson Felder Gatch Guffey Hager Hixon Kilmartin Landing Lawson Ligon May Mitchell Murphy Neese B. Newton O'Neal Pedalino Pope Robbins Rose Sandifer Schuessler Sessions Stavrinakis West White Wooten Yow
The following named Representatives voted for Holmes:
Anderson Atkinson Bamberg Brittain Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Crawford Dillard Garvin Gilliard Hardee Hart Hartnett Hayes Henegan Hewitt Hosey Howard Jefferson J. L. Johnson W. Jones Jordan King Kirby Lowe McDaniel J. Moore Moss Ott Rivers Rutherford G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Spann-Wilder Thigpen Weeks Wetmore Wheeler Whitmire Williams
The following named Representatives voted for Turner:
Bailey Ballentine Bannister Burns Calhoon Carter Caskey Chumley B. J. Cox Davis Elliott Forrest Gagnon Gibson Gilliam Haddon Harris Herbkersman Hiott Hyde S. Jones Leber Long Magnuson McCabe McCravy McGinnis T. Moore A. M. Morgan T. A. Morgan W. Newton Nutt Oremus Pace Taylor Trantham Vaughan Willis
RECAPITULATION
Total number of Senators voting 45
Total number of Representatives voting 117
Grand Total 162
Necessary to a choice 82
Of which Whitney B. Harrison received 45
Of which The Honorable Jan B. Bromell Holmes received 55
Of which Turner received 62
Whereupon, the President announced that none of the candidates having received the necessary vote, the Joint Assembly would proceed to the next ballot.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate, and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called.
The following named Senators voted for Harrison:
Davis Goldfinch Malloy Rankin Senn
The following named Senators voted for Holmes:
Adams Allen Devine Fanning Harpootlian Hutto Jackson Johnson, Kevin Matthews McLeod Sabb Stephens Tedder Williams
The following named Senators voted for Turner:
Alexander Bennett Campsen Cash Climer Corbin Cromer Gambrell Garrett Grooms Gustafson Hembree Johnson, Michael Kimbrell Loftis Martin McElveen Peeler Reichenbach Rice Setzler Shealy Talley Turner Verdin Young
On the motion of Rep. CASKEY, with unanimous consent, the members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Harrison:
Blackwell Brewer Bustos Collins Connell B. L. Cox Erickson Felder Guffey Hager Hixon Landing Lawson Ligon Mitchell Murphy Neese B. Newton O'Neal Pope Robbins Sandifer Schuessler Sessions Yow
The following named Representatives voted for Holmes:
Anderson Atkinson Bamberg Bauer Bernstein Brittain Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Crawford Dillard Garvin Gilliard Hart Hartnett Hayes Henegan Hewitt Hosey Howard Jefferson J. L. Johnson W. Jones Jordan King Kirby Lowe McDaniel J. Moore Moss Ott Rivers Rose Rutherford G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Spann-Wilder Stavrinakis Thigpen Weeks Wetmore Wheeler Whitmire Williams
The following named Representatives voted for Turner:
Bailey Ballentine Bannister Beach Burns Calhoon Carter Caskey Chapman Chumley B. J. Cox Cromer Davis Elliott Forrest Gagnon Gibson Gilliam Haddon Harris Herbkersman Hiott Hyde S. Jones Kilmartin Leber Long Magnuson May McCabe McCravy McGinnis T. Moore A. M. Morgan T. A. Morgan W. Newton Nutt Oremus Pace Pedalino Taylor Trantham Vaughan West White Willis Wooten
Total number of Senators voting 45
Total number of Representatives voting 115
Grand Total 160
Necessary to a choice 81
Of which Harrison received 30
Of which Holmes received 57
Of which Turner received 73
Whereupon, the president announced that none of the candidates having received the necessary vote, the joint assembly would proceed to the next ballot.
Rep. CASKEY withdrew Whitney B. Harrison as a candidate.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate, and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called.
The following named Senators voted for Holmes:
Adams Allen Devine Fanning Goldfinch Gustafson Harpootlian Hutto Jackson Johnson, Kevin Malloy Matthews McLeod Rankin Sabb Senn Stephens Tedder Williams
The following named Senators voted for Turner:
Alexander Bennett Campsen Cash Climer Corbin Cromer Davis Gambrell Garrett Grooms Hembree Johnson, Michael Kimbrell Loftis Martin McElveen Peeler Reichenbach Rice Setzler Shealy Talley Turner Verdin Young
On the motion of Rep. CASKEY, with unanimous consent, the members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Holmes:
Anderson Atkinson Bamberg Bauer Bernstein Blackwell Brittain Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Connell Crawford Dillard Felder Garvin Gilliard Hart Hartnett Hayes Henderson-Myers Henegan Hewitt Hosey Howard Jefferson J. L. Johnson W. Jones Jordan King Kirby Lawson Lowe McDaniel J. Moore Moss B. Newton Ott Rivers Rose Rutherford G. M. Smith Spann-Wilder Stavrinakis Thigpen Weeks Wetmore Wheeler Williams
The following named Representatives voted for Turner:
Bailey Ballentine Bannister Beach Burns Calhoon Carter Caskey Chapman Chumley Collins B. J. Cox B. L. Cox Cromer Davis Elliott Erickson Forrest Gagnon Gibson Gilliam Guffey Haddon Hager Harris Herbkersman Hiott Hixon Hyde S. Jones Kilmartin Landing Leber Ligon Long Magnuson May McCabe McCravy McGinnis T. Moore A. M. Morgan T. A. Morgan Murphy Neese W. Newton Nutt O'Neal Oremus Pace Pedalino Pope Robbins Sandifer Schuessler Sessions M. M. Smith Taylor Trantham Vaughan West White Whitmire Willis Wooten Yow
RECAPITULATION
Total number of Senators voting 45
Total number of Representatives voting 113
Grand Total 158
Necessary to a choice 80
Of which Holmes received 66
Of which Turner received 92
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Matthew Price Turner was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, Second Judicial Circuit, Seat 2.
Rep. CASKEY, on behalf of the Judicial Screening Commission, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: Grant Gibbons, David W. Miller, and Martha M. Rivers Davisson
Rep. CASKEY stated that David W. Miller and Grant Gibbons had withdrawn from the race and placed the names of the remaining candidate, M artha M. Rivers Davisson, in nomination.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Martha M. Rivers Davisson was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, Third Judicial Circuit, Seat 1.
Rep. CASKEY, on behalf of the Judicial Screening Commission, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: the Honorable S. Bryan Doby, Christopher R. DuRant, and Samuel L. Floyd
Rep. CASKEY stated that Samuel L. Floyd and Chistopher R. DuRant had withdrawn from the race and placed the name of the remaining candidate, the Honorable S. Bryan Doby, in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. CASKEY, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable S. Bryan Doby was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, Third Judicial Circuit, Seat 2.
Rep. CASKEY, on behalf of the Judicial Screening Commission, stated that the Honorable Kristi Fisher Curtis had been screened, found qualified, and placed her name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. CASKEY, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Kristi Fisher Curtis was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, Fourth Judicial Circuit, Seat 2.
Rep. CASKEY, on behalf of the Judicial Screening Commission, stated that the Honorable Michael S. Holt had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. CASKEY, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Michael S. Holt was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, Fifth Judicial Circuit, Seat 1.
Rep. CASKEY, on behalf of the Judicial Screening Commission, stated that the following and had been screened and found qualified: James Smith and Justin T. Williams.
Rep. CASKEY, on behalf of the Judicial Screening Commission, stated that Justin T. Willliams had withdrawn from the race and placed the name of the remaining candidate, James Smith, in nomination.
Rep. HIOTT moved to recommit the election to the Judicial Merit Selection Commission.
Rep. OTT moved to table the motion to recommit.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate, and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called.
The following named Senators voted to Table Recommit:
Allen Davis Devine Fanning Goldfinch Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson, Kevin Malloy Matthews McElveen Rankin Sabb Senn Setzler Stephens Talley Tedder Williams Young
The following named Senators voted against Table Recommit:
Adams Alexander Bennett Campsen Cash Climer Corbin Cromer Gambrell Garrett Grooms Gustafson Johnson, Michael Kimbrell Loftis Martin McLeod Peeler Reichenbach Rice Shealy Turner Verdin
On the motion of Rep. CASKEY with unanimous consent, the members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted to Table Recommit:
Atkinson Ballentine Bamberg Bannister Bauer Bernstein Blackwell Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Connell Crawford Dillard Garvin Gilliard Hart Hayes Henderson-Myers Henegan Herbkersman Hosey Howard Hyde Jefferson J. L. Johnson W. Jones King Kirby J. Moore Moss Ott Rivers Rose Rutherford Spann-Wilder Stavrinakis Thigpen Weeks Wetmore Wheeler Williams
The following named Representatives voted against Table Recommit:
Bailey Beach Brewer Burns Bustos Calhoon Carter Caskey Chapman Chumley B. J. Cox B. L. Cox Cromer Davis Elliott Forrest Gagnon Gatch Gibson Haddon Hager Hardee Harris Hartnett Hewitt Hiott Hixon J. E. Johnson S. Jones Jordan Kilmartin Landing Lawson Leber Ligon Long Lowe Magnuson May McCravy McDaniel McGinnis Mitchell A. M. Morgan T. A. Morgan Murphy Neese B. Newton Nutt O'Neal Oremus Pace Pope Robbins Sandifer Schuessler Sessions G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Taylor Trantham Vaughan West White Whitmire Willis Wooten Yow
I inadvertently voted against the tabling motion to recommit the slate to the Judicial Merit Selection Commission. I intended to vote in favor of the tabling motion.
Rep. Annie McDaniel
So, the motion to table fails.
The question recurred to the motion to recommit.
Rep. WHITE demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken, resulting as follows:
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate, and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called.
The following named Senators voted to Recommit:
Adams Alexander Bennett Campsen Cash Climer Corbin Cromer Gambrell Garrett Grooms Gustafson Hembree Johnson, Michael Kimbrell Loftis Martin McLeod Peeler Reichenbach Rice Shealy Turner Verdin
The following named Senators voted against Recommit:
Allen Davis Devine Fanning Goldfinch Harpootlian Hutto Jackson Johnson, Kevin Malloy Matthews McElveen Rankin Sabb Senn Setzler Stephens Talley Tedder Williams Young
On the motion of Rep. CASKEY, with unanimous consent, the members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted to Recommit:
Bailey Bamberg Beach Brewer Brittain Burns Bustos Calhoon Carter Caskey Chapman Chumley B. J. Cox B. L. Cox Cromer Davis Elliott Felder Forrest Gagnon Gatch Gibson Haddon Hager Hardee Harris Hartnett Hewitt Hiott Hixon J. E. Johnson S. Jones Jordan Kilmartin Landing Lawson Leber Ligon Long Lowe Magnuson May McCravy McGinnis Mitchell A. M. Morgan T. A. Morgan Murphy Neese B. Newton Nutt O'Neal Oremus Pace Pope Robbins Sandifer Schuessler Sessions G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Taylor Trantham Vaughan West White Whitmire Willis Wooten Yow
The following named Representatives voted against Recommit:
Atkinson Ballentine Bannister Bauer Bernstein Blackwell Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Dillard Garvin Gilliard Hart Hayes Henegan Herbkersman Hosey Howard Hyde Jefferson J. L. Johnson W. Jones Kirby J. Moore Moss Ott Rivers Rose Rutherford Spann-Wilder Stavrinakis Thigpen Weeks Wetmore Wheeler Williams
So, the election was recommitted to the Judicial Merit Selection Commission.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, Fifth Judicial Circuit, Seat 2.
Rep. CASKEY, on behalf of the Judicial Screening Commission, stated that the Honorable Daniel McLeod Coble had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. CASKEY, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Daniel McLeod Coble was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, Seventh Judicial Circuit, Seat 1.
Rep. CASKEY, on behalf of the Judicial Screening Commission, stated that J. Derham Cole, Jr., had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. CASKEY, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that J. Derham Cole, Jr., was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, Seventh Judicial Circuit, Seat 2.
Rep. CASKEY, on behalf of the Judicial Screening Commission, stated that the Honorable Grace Gilchrist Knie had been screened, found qualified, and placed her name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. CASKEY, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Grace Gilchrist Knie was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, Eighth Judicial Circuit, Seat 2.
Rep. CASKEY, on behalf of the Judicial Screening Commission, stated that the Honorable Eugene Cannon Griffith, Jr., had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. CASKEY, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Eugene Cannon Griffith, Jr., was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, Ninth Judicial Circuit, Seat 4.
Rep. CASKEY, on behalf of the Judicial Screening Commission, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: the Honorable Daniel E. Martin, Jr., Thomas J. Rode, and the Honorable Dale E. Van Slambrook
Rep. CASKEY stated that the Honorable Daniel E. Martin, Jr., and Thomas J. Rode had withdrawn from the race and placed the names of the remaining candidate, the Honorable Dale E. Van Slambrook, in nomination.
Rep. THIGPEN requested that the election be recommitted to the Judicial Merit Selection Commission, which was not agreed to.
Rep. A.M. MORGAN demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken, as follows:
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate, and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called.
The following named Senators voted for Caraker:
Adams Alexander Allen Bennett Campsen Cash Climer Corbin Cromer Davis Devine Fanning Gambrell Garrett Goldfinch Grooms Gustafson Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Michael Kimbrell Loftis Malloy Matthews McElveen McLeod Peeler Rankin Reichenbach Rice Sabb Senn Setzler Shealy Stephens Talley Tedder Turner Verdin Williams Young
On the motion of Rep. CASKEY, with unanimous consent, the members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Caraker:
Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Bannister Bauer Beach Bernstein Blackwell Brewer Brittain Burns Bustos Calhoon Carter Caskey Chapman Chumley Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Connell B. J. Cox B. L. Cox Crawford Cromer Davis Dillard Elliott Erickson Felder Forrest Gagnon Garvin Gatch Gibson Gilliam Gilliard Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Harris Hart Hartnett Hayes Henderson-Myers Henegan Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Hosey Howard Hyde Jefferson J. E. Johnson J. L. Johnson S. Jones W. Jones Jordan Kilmartin King Kirby Landing Lawson Leber Ligon Long Lowe Magnuson May McCabe McCravy McGinnis Mitchell J. Moore T. Moore A. M. Morgan T. A. Morgan Moss Murphy Neese B. Newton W. Newton Nutt O'Neal Oremus Ott Pace Pedalino Pope Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Sandifer Schuessler Sessions G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Spann-Wilder Stavrinakis Taylor Thigpen Trantham Vaughan Weeks West Wetmore Wheeler Whitmire Williams Willis Wooten Yow
Total number of Senators voting 41
Total number of Representatives voting 110
Grand Total 151
Necessary to a choice 76
Of which Van Slambrook received 151
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Dale E. Van Slambrook was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
I was temporarily out of the Chamber on constituent business during the vote for Circuit Court Judge, Ninth Judicial Circuit, Seat 4. If I had been present, I would have voted to confirm the Honorable Dale E. Van Slambrook.
Rep. Bill Clyburn
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, Tenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 2.
Rep. CASKEY, on behalf of the Judicial Screening Commission, stated that the Honorable R. Scott Sprouse had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. CASKEY, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable R. Scott Sprouse was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Seat 1.
Rep. CASKEY, on behalf of the Judicial Screening Commission, stated that the Honorable William Paul Keesley had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. CASKEY, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable William Paul Keesley was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Seat 2.
Rep. CASKEY, on behalf of the Judicial Screening Commission, stated that the Honorable Walton J. McLeod IV had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. CASKEY, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Walton J. McLeod IV was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Seat 1.
Rep. CASKEY, on behalf of the Judicial Screening Commission, stated that the Honorable Michael G. Nettles had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. CASKEY, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Michael G. Nettles was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 2.
Rep. CASKEY, on behalf of the Judicial Screening Commission, stated that the Honorable Jessica Ann Salvini had been screened, found qualified, and placed her name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. CASKEY, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Jessica Ann Salvini was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 4.
Rep. CASKEY, on behalf of the Judicial Screening Commission, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: Vernon F. Dunbar, Ken Gibson, and Will Grove
Rep. CASKEY stated that Will Grove and Ken Gibson had withdrawn from the race and placed the names of the remaining candidate, Vernon F. Dunbar, in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. CASKEY, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Vernon F. Dunbar was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 1.
Rep. CASKEY, on behalf of the Judicial Screening Commission, stated that the Honorable Robert Bonds had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. CASKEY, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Robert Bonds was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 3.
Rep. CASKEY, on behalf of the Judicial Screening Commission, stated that the Honorable Marvin Dukes III had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. CASKEY, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Marvin Dukes III was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 3.
Rep. CASKEY, on behalf of the Judicial Screening Commission, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: David Pierce Caraker, Jr., Joshua D. Holford, and Douglas M. Zayicek
Rep. CASKEY stated that Joshua D. Holford and Douglas M. Zayicek had withdrawn from the race and placed the names of the remaining candidate, David Pierce Caraker, in nomination.
Rep. A.M. MORGAN demanded the yeas and nays, which were taken, as follows:
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate, and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called.
The following named Senators voted for Caraker:
Adams Alexander Allen Bennett Campsen Cash Climer Corbin Cromer Davis Devine Fanning Gambrell Garrett Goldfinch Grooms Gustafson Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Michael Kimbrell Loftis Malloy Matthews McElveen McLeod Peeler Rankin Reichenbach Rice Sabb Senn Setzler Shealy Stephens Talley Tedder Turner Verdin Williams Young
On the motion of Rep. CASKEY, with unanimous consent, the members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Caraker:
Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Bannister Bauer Beach Bernstein Blackwell Brewer Brittain Burns Bustos Calhoon Carter Caskey Chapman Chumley Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Connell B. J. Cox B. L. Cox Crawford Cromer Davis Dillard Elliott Erickson Felder Forrest Gagnon Garvin Gatch Gibson Gilliam Gilliard Guest Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Harris Hart Hartnett Hayes Henderson-Myers Henegan Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Hosey Howard Hyde Jefferson J. E. Johnson J. L. Johnson S. Jones W. Jones Jordan Kilmartin King Kirby Landing Lawson Leber Ligon Long Lowe Magnuson May McCabe McCravy McGinnis Mitchell J. Moore T. Moore A. M. Morgan T. A. Morgan Moss Murphy Neese B. Newton W. Newton Nutt O'Neal Oremus Ott Pace Pedalino Pope Rivers Robbins Rose Rutherford Sandifer Schuessler Sessions G. M. Smith M. M. Smith Spann-Wilder Stavrinakis Taylor Thigpen Trantham Vaughan Weeks West Wetmore Wheeler Whitmire Williams Willis Wooten Yow
Total number of Senators voting 44
Total number of Representatives voting 117
Grand Total 161
Necessary to a choice 81
Of which Caraker received 161
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that David Pierce Caraker, Jr., was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, At-Large, Seat 4.
Rep. CASKEY, on behalf of the Judicial Screening Commission, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: Daniel J. Ballou and William C. McMaster III
Rep. CASKEY stated that Daniel J. Ballou had withdrawn from the race and placed the name of the remaining candidate, William C. McMaster III, in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. CASKEY, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that William C. McMaster III was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, At-Large, Seat 8.
Rep. CASKEY, on behalf of the Judicial Screening Commission, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: Kimberly V. Barr, T. William "Billy" McGee III, and William Vickery Meetze
Rep. CASKEY stated that Willliam Vickery Meetze and Kimberly V. Barr had withdrawn from the race and placed the names of the remaining candidate, T. William "Billy" McGee, in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. CASKEY, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that T. William "Billy" McGee was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, At-Large, Seat 11.
Rep. CASKEY, on behalf of the Judicial Screening Commission, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: Joseph Bias, the Honorable Russell D. Hilton, and the Honorable Milton G. Kimpson
Rep. CASKEY stated that Joseph Bias had withdrawn from the race and placed the names of the remaining candidates, the Honorable Russell D. Hilton and the Honorable Milton G. Kimpson, in nomination.
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate, and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called.
The following named Senators voted for Hilton:
Adams Bennett Campsen Cash Climer Corbin Cromer Garrett Grooms Gustafson Johnson, Michael Kimbrell Loftis Reichenbach Rice Verdin Young
The following named Senators voted for Kimpson:
Alexander Allen Davis Devine Fanning Gambrell Goldfinch Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Jackson Johnson, Kevin Malloy Martin Matthews McElveen McLeod Peeler Rankin Sabb Senn Setzler Shealy Stephens Talley Tedder Turner Williams
On the motion of Rep. CASKEY, with unanimous consent, the members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Hilton:
Beach Burns Bustos Calhoon Carter Chapman Chumley B. J. Cox B. L. Cox Cromer Davis Forrest Gagnon Gatch Gibson Gilliam Guffey Haddon Hager Hardee Harris Hartnett Hiott Jefferson S. Jones Kilmartin Landing Lawson Leber Ligon Long Magnuson May McCabe McCravy Mitchell T. Moore A. M. Morgan T. A. Morgan Murphy Neese Nutt Oremus Pace Robbins Sandifer Schuessler Sessions M. M. Smith Trantham Vaughan West Whitmire Wooten
The following named Representatives voted for Kimpson:
Atkinson Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Bannister Bauer Bernstein Blackwell Brittain Caskey Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Connell Dillard Erickson Felder Garvin Gilliard Hart Hayes Henderson-Myers Henegan Herbkersman Hewitt Hixon Hosey Howard Hyde J. E. Johnson J. L. Johnson W. Jones Jordan King Kirby Lowe McDaniel McGinnis J. Moore Moss B. Newton W. Newton Ott Pedalino Pope Rivers Rose Rutherford G. M. Smith Spann-Wilder Stavrinakis Taylor Thigpen Weeks Wetmore Wheeler Williams Willis
Total number of Senators voting 45
Total number of Representatives voting 111
Grand Total 156
Necessary to a choice 79
Of which Hilton received 71
Of which Kimpson received 85
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Milton G. Kimpson was duly elected for the term prescribed by law
April 17, 2024
The Honorable Charles Reid
Clerk of the South Carolina House of Representatives
213 Blatt Bldg.
Columbia, SC 29201
Dear Clerk Reid,
I hereby recuse myself from voting on the At-Large, Seat 11, Circuit Court seat and specifically Russell D. Hilton to avoid even an appearance of impropriety, though an abstention from voting on this matter is not required under 8-13-700 of the SC Code as he is not a "family member" as defined by Section 8-13-100(15). Please note this in the House Journal for April 17, 2024.
Sincerely,
Rep. Garry Brewer
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for a Circuit Court Judge, At-Large, Seat 8.
Rep. CASKEY, on behalf of the Judicial Screening Commission, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: Riley Maxwell, Charles J. McCutchen, and Jane H. Merrill
Rep. CASKEY stated that Riley Maxwell and Jane H. Merrill had withdrawn from the race and placed the names of the remaining candidate, Charles J. McCutchen, in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. CASKEY, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Charles J. McCutchen was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for a Family Court Judge, First Judicial Circuit, Seat 4.
Rep. CASKEY, on behalf of the Judicial Screening Commission, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: Jerrod A. Anderson and Deanne M. Gray
Rep. CASKEY stated that Deanne M. Gray had withdrawn from the race and placed the name of the remaining candidate, Jerrod A. Anderson in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. CASKEY, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Jerrod A. Anderson was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for a Family Court Judge, Seventh Judicial Circuit, Seat 4
Rep. CASKEY, on behalf of the Judicial Screening Commission, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: Pete G. Diamaduros and Jonathan W. Lounsberry
Rep. CASKEY stated that Jonathan W. Lounsberry had withdrawn from the race and placed the name of the remaining candidate, Pete G. Diamaduros in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. CASKEY, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Pete G. Diamaduros was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for a Family Court Judge, Ninth Judicial Circuit, Seat 4.
Rep. CASKEY, on behalf of the Judicial Screening Commission, stated that Blakely Copeland Cahoon had been screened, found qualified, and placed her name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. CASKEY, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Blakely Copeland Cahoon was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for a Family Court Judge, Ninth Judicial Circuit, Seat 6.
Rep. CASKEY, on behalf of the Judicial Screening Commission, stated that Gina J. McAlhany had been screened, found qualified, and placed her name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. CASKEY, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Gina J. McAlhany was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for a Family Court Judge, Tenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 1
Rep. CASKEY, on behalf of the Judicial Screening Commission, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: David J. Brousseau and Heather Vry Scalzo
Rep. CASKEY stated that Heather Vry Scalzo had withdrawn from the race and placed the name of the remaining candidate, David J. Brousseau in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. CASKEY, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that David J. Brousseau was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for a Family Court Judge, Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 1.
Rep. CASKEY, on behalf of the Judicial Screening Commission, stated that Sammy Diamaduros had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. CASKEY, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Sammy Diamaduros was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for a Family Court Judge, Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, Seat 3
Rep. CASKEY, on behalf of the Judicial Screening Commission, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: R. Chadwick "Chad" Smith and Erin K. Urquhart
Rep. CASKEY stated that Erin K. Urquhart had withdrawn from the race and placed the name of the remaining candidate, David J. Brousseau in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. CASKEY, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that R. Chadwick "Chad" Smith was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for an Administrative Law Court Judge, Seat 1.
Rep. CASKEY, on behalf of the Judicial Screening Commission, stated that the Honorable Ralph K. Anderson had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. CASKEY, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that the Honorable Ralph K. Anderson was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The following Concurrent Resolution was read:
S. 1230 (Word version) -- Senator Alexander: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO FIX WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING JUDICIAL ELECTIONS, AS THE TIME TO ELECT A MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON TO FILL THE TERM OF THE MEMBER FOR THE SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT SEAT 3, THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT SEAT 5, FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT SEAT 7, FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT SEAT 9, SIXTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT SEAT 11, SEVENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT SEAT 13, AT-LARGE SEAT 15, AND AT-LARGE SEAT 17, OF WHICH ALL TERMS WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2026; TO ELECT A MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY TO FILL THE TERM OF THE MEMBER FOR THE FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT SEAT 1, WHOSE TERM WILL EXPIRE ON JUNE 30, 2026, THE TERM OF THE MEMBER FOR THE SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT SEAT 2, WHOSE TERM WILL EXPIRE ON JUNE 30, 2024, THE TERM OF THE MEMBER FOR THE FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT SEAT 5 AND FOR THE SIXTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT SEAT 6, OF WHICH BOTH TERMS WILL EXPIRE ON JUNE 30, 2026, AND THE TERM OF THE MEMBER FOR AT-LARGE SEATS 8, 10, 12, AND 13, OF WHICH ALL TERMS WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2026; TO ELECT A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF LANDER UNIVERSITY TO FILL THE TERM OF THE MEMBER FOR THE FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT SEAT 9, WHOSE TERM WILL EXPIRE ON JUNE 30, 2024; TO ELECT A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO FILL THE TERM OF THE MEMBER FOR THE FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT MEDICAL SEAT, SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT MEDICAL SEAT, THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT MEDICAL SEAT, FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT LAY SEAT, FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT LAY SEAT, SIXTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT MEDICAL SEAT, AND SEVENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT LAY SEAT, OF WHICH ALL TERMS WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2026; TO ELECT A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY TO FILL THE TERM OF A MEMBER FOR THE FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT SEAT 5, SEVENTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT SEAT 7, AND AT-LARGE SEATS 9 AND 11, OF WHICH ALL TERMS WILL EXPIRE ON JUNE 30, 2026; AND TO ELECT A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF WINTHROP UNIVERSITY FOR THE FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT SEAT 4, WHOSE TERM WILL EXPIRE ON JUNE 30, 2028; AND TO FIX WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY BOARDS OF TRUSTEES ELECTIONS, AS THE TIME TO ELECT MEMBERS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE'S APPELLATE PANEL.
SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, SEAT 3
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the Second Congressional District, Seat 3.
Rep. WHITMIRE, on behalf of the Joint Screening Commission, stated that Derrick L. Williams had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. WHITMIRE, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Derrick L. Williams was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the Third Congressional District, Seat 5.
Rep. WHITMIRE, on behalf of the Joint Screening Commission, stated that Shawn M. Holland had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. WHITMIRE, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Shawn M Holland was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the Fourth Congressional District, Seat 7.
Rep. WHITMIRE, on behalf of the Joint Screening Commission, stated that Matthew C. Klein had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. WHITMIRE, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Matthew C. Klein was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the Fifth Congressional District, Seat 9.
Rep. WHITMIRE, on behalf of the Joint Screening Commission, stated that Henry A. Futch, Jr., had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. WHITMIRE, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Henry A. Futch, Jr., was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the Sixth Congressional District, Seat 11.
Rep. WHITMIRE, on behalf of the Joint Screening Commission, stated that Darryl J. Fyall had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. WHITMIRE, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Darryl J. Fyall was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the Seventh Congressional District, Seat 13.
Rep. WHITMIRE, on behalf of the Joint Screening Commission, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: Henrietta U. Golding and Ashley B. Nance
Rep. WHITMIRE, on behalf of the Joint Screening Commission, stated that Ashley B. Nance had withdrawn from the race, and placed the name of the remaining candidate, Henrietta U. Golding, in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. WHITMIRE, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Henrietta U. Golding was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the At-Large Seat, Seat 15.
Rep. WHITMIRE, on behalf of the Joint Screening Commission, stated that Renee B. Romberger had been screened, found qualified, and placed her name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. WHITMIRE, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Renee B. Romberger was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the At-Large Seat, Seat 17.
Rep. WHITMIRE, on behalf of the Joint Screening Commission, stated that Steve D. Swanson had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. WHITMIRE, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Steve D. Swanson was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, SEAT 1
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the First Congressional District, Seat 1.
Rep. WHITMIRE, on behalf of the Joint Screening Commission, stated that Mark S. Moore had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. WHITMIRE, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Mark S. Moore was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the Second Congressional District, Seat 2.
Rep. WHITMIRE, on behalf of the Joint Screening Commission, stated that Beth G. Bauknight had been screened, found qualified, and placed her name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. WHITMIRE, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Beth G. Bauknight was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the Fifth Congressional District, Seat 5.
Rep. WHITMIRE, on behalf of the Joint Screening Commission, stated that H. Paul Dove had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. WHITMIRE, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that H. Paul Dove was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the Sixth Congressional District, Seat 6.
Rep. WHITMIRE, on behalf of the Joint Screening Commission, stated that Floyd L. Keels had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. WHITMIRE, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Floyd L. Keels was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the At-Large Seat, Seat 8.
Rep. WHITMIRE, on behalf of the Joint Screening Commission, stated that Robert E. Lee had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. WHITMIRE, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Robert E. Lee was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the At-Large Seat, Seat 10.
Rep. WHITMIRE, on behalf of the Joint Screening Commission, stated that Kenneth W. Jackson had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. WHITMIRE, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Kenneth W. Jackson was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the At-Large, Seat 12.
Rep. WHITMIRE, on behalf of the Joint Screening Commission, stated that W. Edward Gunn had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. WHITMIRE, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that W. Edward Gunn was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the At-Large, Seat 13.
Rep. WHITMIRE, on behalf of the Joint Screening Commission, stated that
Patricia C. Hartung had been screened, found qualified, and placed her name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. WHITMIRE, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Patricia C. Hartung was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, SEAT 9
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the First Congressional District, Seat 9.
Rep. WHITMIRE, on behalf of the Joint Screening Commission, stated that Mark W. Taylor had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. WHITMIRE, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Mark W. Taylor was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, MEDICAL SEAT
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the First Congressional District, Medical Seat.
Rep. WHITMIRE, on behalf of the Joint Screening Commission, stated that Donald R. Johnson II had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. WHITMIRE, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Donald R. Johnson II was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the Second Congressional District, Medical Seat.
Rep. WHITMIRE, on behalf of the Joint Screening Commission, stated that James Lemon had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. WHITMIRE, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that James Lemon was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the Third Congressional District, Medical Seat.
Rep. WHITMIRE, on behalf of the Joint Screening Commission, stated that Richard M. Christian, Jr., had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. WHITMIRE, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Richard M. Christian, Jr., was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the Fourth Congressional District, Lay Seat.
Rep. WHITMIRE, on behalf of the Joint Screening Commission, stated that Thomas L. Stephenson had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. WHITMIRE, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Thomas L. Stephenson was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the Fifth Congressional District, Lay Seat.
Rep. WHITMIRE, on behalf of the Joint Screening Commission, stated that Terri R. Barnes had been screened, found qualified, and placed her name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. WHITMIRE, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Terri R. Barnes was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the Sixth Congressional District, Medical Seat.
Rep. WHITMIRE, on behalf of the Joint Screening Commission, stated that W. Melvin Brown III had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. WHITMIRE, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that W. Melvin Brown III was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the Seventh Congressional District, Lay Seat.
Rep. WHITMIRE, on behalf of the Joint Screening Commission, stated that James A. Battle, Jr., had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. WHITMIRE, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that James A. Battle, Jr., was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, SEAT 5
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the Fifth Congressional District, Seat 5.
Rep. WHITMIRE, on behalf of the Joint Screening Commission, stated that the following candidates had been screened and found qualified: Abigail Busby-Webb, Darrell Johnson, and Thomas E. Thompson
Rep. WHITMIRE, on behalf of the Joint Screening Commission, stated that Thomas E. Thompson had withdrawn from the race, and placed the names of the remaining candidates, Abigail Busby-Webb and Darrell Johnson in nomination.
The yeas and nays were taken resulting as follows:
The Reading Clerk of the Senate called the roll of the Senate, and the Senators voted viva voce as their names were called.
The following named Senators voted for Busby-Webb:
Alexander Devine Grooms Johnson, Kevin McElveen McLeod Rice Sabb Senn Stephens Verdin
The following named Senators voted for Johnson:
Allen Bennett Climer Corbin Cromer Davis Fanning Gambrell Garrett Goldfinch Gustafson Harpootlian Hembree Hutto Matthews Peeler Reichenbach Shealy Tedder Williams Young
On the motion of Rep. ( ), with unanimous consent, the members of the House voted by electronic roll call.
The following named Representatives voted for Busby-Webb:
Felder Gagnon Lowe W. Newton Pedalino G. M. Smith Weeks Wheeler Willis
The following named Representatives voted for Johnson:
Bailey Ballentine Bamberg Bannister Bauer Beach Bernstein Blackwell Brewer Burns Bustos Calhoon Carter Chapman Chumley Clyburn Cobb-Hunter Collins Connell B. J. Cox B. L. Cox Crawford Cromer Davis Dillard Elliott Erickson Forrest Garvin Gibson Gilliard Guest Guffey Hager Hardee Hartnett Hayes Henderson-Myers Henegan Herbkersman Hewitt Hiott Hixon Hosey Howard Hyde Jefferson J. E. Johnson J. L. Johnson W. Jones Kilmartin King Kirby Landing Lawson Leber Ligon Long Magnuson McCravy McDaniel McGinnis Mitchell J. Moore T. Moore A. M. Morgan T. A. Morgan Moss Murphy B. Newton Nutt Oremus Ott Pace Pope Rivers Rose Rutherford Sandifer Schuessler Sessions M. M. Smith Spann-Wilder Stavrinakis Taylor Thigpen Vaughan West Whitmire Williams Wooten Yow
Total number of Senators voting 32
Total number of Representatives voting 101
Grand Total 133
Necessary to a choice 67
Of which Busby-Webb received 20
Of which Johnson received 113
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Darrell Johnson was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the Seventh Congressional District, Seat 7.
Rep. WHITMIRE, on behalf of the Joint Screening Commission, stated that Starlee Alexander had been screened, found qualified, and placed her name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. WHITMIRE, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Starlee Alexander was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the At-Large Seat 9.
Rep. WHITMIRE, on behalf of the Joint Screening Commission, stated that Rodney C. Jenkins had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. WHITMIRE, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Rodney C. Jenkins was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the At-Large Seat 11.
Rep. WHITMIRE, on behalf of the Joint Screening Commission, stated that Robert S. Reese had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. WHITMIRE, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Robert S. Reese was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
4TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, SEAT 4
The PRESIDENT announced that nominations were in order for the Fourth Congressional District, Seat 4.
Rep. WHITMIRE, on behalf of the Joint Screening Commission, stated that Edward R. Driggers had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination.
On the motion of Rep. WHITMIRE, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, the PRESIDENT announced that Edward R. Driggers was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
SEAT 1
The PRESIDENT recognized Rep. HARDEE, Chairman of the Department of Employment and Workforce Review Committee.
Rep. HARDEE, on behalf of the Committee to Review Candidates for the Department of Employment and Workforce Appellate Panel, stated that the following candidate had been screened, found qualified, and placed her name in nomination: Evelyn Belicia Ayers
On the motion of Rep. HARDEE, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, Evelyn Belicia Ayers was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT recognized Rep. HARDEE, Chairman of the Department of Employment and Workforce Review Committee.
Rep. HARDEE, on behalf of the Committee to Review Candidates for the Department of Employment and Workforce Appellate Panel, stated that the following candidate had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination: Stephen S. Kelly
On the motion of Rep. HARDEE, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, Stephen S. Kelly was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The PRESIDENT recognized Rep. HARDEE, Chairman of the Department of Employment and Workforce Review Committee.
Rep. HARDEE, on behalf of the Committee to Review Candidates for the Department of Employment and Workforce Appellate Panel, stated that the following candidate had been screened, found qualified, and placed his name in nomination: Daniel C. Beach
On the motion of Rep. HARDEE, nominations were closed, and with unanimous consent, the vote was taken by acclamation, resulting in the election of the nominee.
Whereupon, Daniel C. Beach was duly elected for the term prescribed by law.
The purposes of the Joint Assembly having been accomplished, the PRESIDENT announced that under the terms of the Concurrent Resolution the Joint Assembly would recede from business.
The Senate accordingly retired to its Chamber.
At 2:35 p.m. the House resumed, the SPEAKER in the Chair.
Rep. B. NEWTON moved that the House do now adjourn, which was agreed to.
The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:
H. 5404 (Word version) -- Reps. Forrest, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE THE THIRTY-EIGHTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA POULTRY FESTIVAL, TO BE HELD MAY 9-11, 2024, IN BATESBURG-LEESVILLE AND TO HONOR THOSE PLANNING AND PARTICIPATING IN THE FESTIVAL.
H. 5405 (Word version) -- Reps. Forrest, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR HOMER DEERIN "BILLY" SHAW FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIS COMMUNITY, STATE, AND NATION AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM UPON BEING NAMED THE 2024 POULTRY FESTIVAL DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN.
H. 5406 (Word version) -- Reps. Forrest, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B. J. Cox, B. L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J. E. Johnson, J. L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A. M. Morgan, T. A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G. M. Smith, M. M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE BATESBURG-LEESVILLE COACHES PITCH ALL-STAR BASEBALL TEAM AND COACHES FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR CAPTURING THE 2023 SOUTH CAROLINA DIVISION II STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
At 2:37 p.m. the House, in accordance with the motion of Rep. CLYBURN, adjourned in memory of Jacqueline Dozier, to meet at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
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